Good Ship Comedy presents Ed Gamble

ED GAMBLE

Ed is one of the finest gag writers and storytellers on the circuit today.  A comic at the absolute peak of his powers, he is a regular on Mock the Week, recently made his debut appearance on Live at the Apollo and won series 9 of Taskmaster!

He has co-written and appeared in four series of Greg Davies’s Man Down, along with appearing on Drunk History,  Dave’s One Night Stand and Sweat the Small Stuff.  Ed is also one of a handful of British comedians who have performed stand-up on the US TV show Conan. Ed has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News as both a solo stand up and alongside Ray Peacock as part of the double-act Peacock & Gamble. Ed and Ray remain the only act to have made a return appearance on the show.

On stage, Ed is currently on tour with his latest show Mammoth, which sold out the entire run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2017 including extra shows added every weekend. This is his largest nationwide tour to date, including three nights at Leicester Square Theatre. Ed previously won a Chortle Award in 2014 for Best Compere and has provided national tour support for Greg Davies’ tours in 2017, 2013, and 2012 as well as tour support for Russell Kane and Chris Addison.  Basically, he's a bit bloody good.

“An ability to open his mouth and spontaneously say something hysterically funny.” The Guardian

“Attention-grabbing liveliness and considerable flair.” Daily Telegraph

“Gamble is a powerful, compelling orator… there’s no mistaking that this is a super show from a comic who may be about to become more of a force in the game.” Chortle

THANYIA MOORE

Thanyia is an actress, comedian, writer and presenter from London.

In 2017 she joined the likes of Katherine Ryan, Andi Osho, Sarah Millican, Miss London Hughes, and Desiree Birch when she was crowned Funny Women Champion, Beating over 400 women in the process.

She has been performing comedy since 2012 and is affectionately known as one of the hardest working comedians on the circuit. She is one of the only females in the UK who works both the mainstream and Black comedy scenes simultaneously. 

She has performed across the UK and the world, including The USA, Turkey, Sweden, Holland, Spain and Slovenia. As well as being the founder and host of her own night ‘Moore Laughter’, She is a regular at Top Secret Comedy, Angel Comedy, Glee Clubs and Hysterical Women. She also lends herself to many charitable causes, one in particular, The Sunshine Foundation holds a special place in Thanyia’s heart, as they work with children with special needs both in the UK and the Caribbean.

She is currently working on her debut stand up hour 'Bully' set for debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2020.

ALI WOODS

Ali is a new comedian who has just been crowned New Comedian of the Year at one of the most prestigious awards in the country.  Sharp, lean and accessible, his material and delivery are pitch perfect to rock a room - whether it's a an intimate room above a pub or huge theatre.

"The finished article...in a world of wannabes, Woods is the real deal." Evening Standard

"Wins over the crowd with his vigour... a club-ready comic." Chortle

NIAMH MARRON

Niamh Marron award winning comedian, writer, actress & photographer. Winner of 'Show Me the Funny', Runner up of 'Funny Women Awards', London & Finalist of 'RTE New Comedy Awards'. She performed in the SECC Arena, Scotland & received 4 yeses on Britain's Got Talent. As seen on BBC, Sky, RTE & TV3.

She was 1 of 3 comedians chosen to perform in the infamous Vicar St venue for 'Dublin Does Comic Relief', and later again in the same venue along side comic legends Eddie Izzard, Tommy Tiernan and Dara O'Briain.

"A live wire, inside a firework, on top of a volcano."  RTE New Comedy Awards

PAUL DUNCAN MCGARRITY

Archaeologist by day, comedian (and occasional crime-fighter) by night, Paul is a charming, eloquent and big-hearted storyteller, whose tales of awkwardness at school, on worksites and when eyeball-to-eyeball with a Ugandan rebel leader have left audiences in delighted bit and pieces the nation over. He’s also a core member of the Knightmare Live and Comedian’s Cinema Club casts.

“Like a very tall, funny, excited child.” The Scotsman

AND YOUR RESIDENT HOST:

BEN VAN DER VELDE

One of the quickest wits around and a much-loved compere, he always brings a jam-packed back of nonsense, silliness and wisecracks to every gig he hosts.

"Sharp and crafty gagsmith, a life-giving compere." Chortle

"Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

“The perfect comedy club host – he is a master of audience interaction. The audience weren’t just warmed up, but pretty hysterical even before the first act of the night hit the stage.”  Huffington Post